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[Peter Salt]

I just order my first 3D-printed saddle, Fizik Antares Versus Evo R3 Adaptive. Normal version of that saddle is felt good so I decided to try next generation Antares saddle.

Real catchy name that Aren't you worried about dirt getting stuck in all those tiny holes?

 

[JuhaL]

Real catchy name that Aren't you worried about dirt getting stuck in all those tiny holes?

I keep the holes open with my fart....just kidding . Seriously speaking the saddle is closed from below so I doubt that the dirt is really a problem.

edit. need to edit my reply, one too many beers . Not above, I meant below of course.

 

[Legs]

My wife and sons are away on Mon-Wed next week, though, so I’m planning on going to work at 6am, knocking off at 2:30pm, and doing long outdoor rides in the afternoon (weather permitting!)

OTOH we're having 27 tonnes of gravel delivered for the drive on Monday afternoon so I might be barrowing and raking that... TBF it's probably just as good a workout!

 

[berty bassett]

OTOH we're having 27 tonnes of gravel delivered for the drive on Monday afternoon so I might be barrowing and raking that... TBF it's probably just as good a workout!

Hoping it’s a loose load - get him to tip and drive same time - half job done - bike ride 👍

 

[Legs]

Hoping it’s a loose load - get him to tip and drive same time - half job done - bike ride 👍

Yep, not shovelling out of bulk bags! Also significantly cheaper as a loose load!

 

[Spartak]

There's always the Tetbury Woolsack Race if you're ever down in these parts...

https://tetburywoolsack.co.uk/

View: https://youtu.be/l-alroQN0eo

 

[bobinski]

Fascinating article;

https://cyclingtips.com/2022/05/how-do-breakaways-keep-holding-off-the-sprinters/

 

[mjd1988]

Fascinating article;

https://cyclingtips.com/2022/05/how-do-breakaways-keep-holding-off-the-sprinters/

Definetly noticing it more and more. Do love it when a total randomer gets the win (or de gendt) but feel bad for the sprinters, especially the ones who stuck around over the mountain stages

 

[CXRAndy]

I agree everyone is faster, but it boils down to the peloton making the wrong judgement when to make the chase.

Shaun Kelly 'making the calculation'

 

[alex_cycles]

I agree everyone is faster, but it boils down to the peloton making the wrong judgement when to make the chase.

Shaun Kelly 'making the calculation'

There was a youngish guy on the front of the peleton yesterday who got bollocked by the others for going too fast. I bet he's feeling smug "told ya so" and hasn't learnt anything other than "the old gits were wrong" I suppose it depends if your team is mostly a GC team, a sprint team etc.

 

[Peter Salt]

Fascinating article;

https://cyclingtips.com/2022/05/how-do-breakaways-keep-holding-off-the-sprinters/

I agree everyone is faster, but it boils down to the peloton making the wrong judgement when to make the chase.

Shaun Kelly 'making the calculation'

Have to 100% agree with Andy here. Feel like the author of the article is looking for reasons where they don't necessarily exist. Yup, everyone is more aero and quicker but they were also more aero in 2017 compared to say 2014 and in 2010 more aero than 2005. Not a factor in my opinion, let alone a 'new factor'.

Main reason was absolutely bad strategy. Peloton was saving itself for the sprint, directors were saving lead-out man for the sprint, almost everyone thought the breakaway won't cooperate for as long as they did.

 

[alex_cycles]

Have to 100% agree with Andy here. Feel like the author of the article is looking for reasons where they don't necessarily exist. Yup, everyone is more aero and quicker but they were also more aero in 2017 compared to say 2014 and in 2010 more aero than 2005. Not a factor in my opinion, let alone a 'new factor'.

Main reason was absolutely bad strategy. Peloton was saving itself for the sprint, directors were saving lead-out man for the sprint, almost everyone thought the breakaway won't cooperate for as long as they did.

View: https://youtu.be/dR6Y5t98MB4?t=27

 

[bobinski]

Have to 100% agree with Andy here..
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Careful….it’s a slippery slope😉

 

[Peter Salt]

Careful….it’s a slippery slope😉

Respect your elders

 

[CXRAndy]

Respect your elders

Eh!

Watch it